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- Page 1 UAT-600 Series Underground Utilities Locator UAT-610 UAT-620 User Manual 7/2018, 6011184 A ©2018 Amprobe All rights reserved. Printed in China GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase unless local laws require otherwise. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.2 UAT-600-R Receiver Controls and Display ................5 2.3 UAT-600-R Receiver Alerts ....................7 2.4 UAT-600-T Transmitter Controls and Display ..............8 2.5 SC-600 Signal Clamp (included with UAT-620, optional for UAT-610) ......10 3. MAIN APPLICATIONS ....................11 3.1 General Tracing Techniques for All Applications ..............11 3.2 Power Mode 50/60 Hz... -
Page 4: Precautions And Safety Measures
1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES SYMBOLS � Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual. WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock. Consult user documentation. The equipment is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation. Earth (Ground). Fuse. Battery. Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards. - Page 5 �Warnings: Read Before Using To avoid the possibility of electric shock or personal injury: • Use the Product only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the instrument may be compromised. • Avoid working alone so assistance can be rendered. •...
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Page 6: Kit Components
2. KIT COMPONENTS 2.1 Your shipping box includes: UAT-610 UAT-620 UAT-600-R Receiver UAT-600-T Transmitter CC-UAT-600 Carrying Case TL-UAT-600 Test Leads Kit* FP-UAT-600 Replacement Fuse User Manual Quick Reference Guide 1.5 V AA (IEC LR6) Batteries (Receiver) D-Cell Batteries (Transmitter) SC-600 Signal Clamp *TL-UAT-600 Test Leads Kit includes: •... -
Page 7: Uat-600-R Receiver Controls And Display
2.2 UAT-600-R Receiver Controls and Display Receiver Controls Light Sensor Speaker LCD Display (high-contrast, sunlight-optimized) Keypad Battery Compartment Power On/Off : press for 2 seconds to turn the Receiver ON/OFF. Volume/Depth • Volume – Press momentarily to change between mute, low, med and hi volume levels. •... - Page 8 Receiver Display The Receiver display features a high-contrast, sunlight-optimized black and white LCD screen. It also has an auto-backlight feature that activates in dark areas for optimized viewing. Speaker Volume Locate Mode Indicator Signal Level – Peak Indicator Signal Level – Number Display (0-999 relates to 0-99.9%) Battery Status Indicator Signal Locating Frequency...
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Page 9: Uat-600-R Receiver Alerts
Using the Null Mode To select Null Mode, switch the unit on and press “ENTER” to access the Settings Menu. Select and exit the Settings Menu. The bar graph will now show a minimum signal over the line. The left/right arrows will also indicate the position of the line. 8kHz 8kHz 8kHz... -
Page 10: Uat-600-T Transmitter Controls And Display
Depth Measurement Related Alerts These alerts are associated with depth measurements and only appear within the depth pop-up screen section. 8kHz 33kHz 50Hz Radio Depth Related Alerts Not possible to compute depth because the signal is too noisy, too weak or too strong. Signal Abnormal Not possible to compute depth because of a strong signal radiating from above (i.e., an overhead cable). - Page 11 Terminals for direct connection and signal clamp Output protection fuse Hazardous voltage indicator (over 30 V) Note: Do not use the Transmitter to check for absence of voltage. Please use a voltage tester instead. Transmitter Display Speaker Volume Output Hazardous Voltage (over 30 V) Signal Output Level Battery Indicator Locating Mode...
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Page 12: Sc-600 Signal Clamp (Included With Uat-620, Optional For Uat-610)
Press “ENTER” to exit the contrast menu. Ω ENTER 2.5 SC-600 Signal Clamp (included with UAT-620, optional for UAT-610) In many situations, it is either not possible to gain access to a cable for making an electrical contact or it is not safe to do so. -
Page 13: Main Applications
3. MAIN APPLICATIONS Application Receiver setting Transmitter Setting Note Receiver will detect signal Locating energized from any energized 50/60 Hz Power Mode 50/60 Hz cables cable carrying current 50 Hz or 60 Hz carrying current No Transmitter Needed Section 3.2 Receiver will detect Identifying location Radio Mode... -
Page 14: Passive Location Of Energized Cables And Power Lines
If the reading is off scale (too great or too small), then pressing the “ ” buttons together will automatically adjust the sensitivity to bring the meter deflection to 50%. 5. Rotate the Receiver on its axis to obtain the maximum signal. This indicates that the Receiver is directly over the line and aligned with the direction of the cable. -
Page 15: Induction Mode - Locating Utilities
1. Turn the Receiver on by pressing the power button for two seconds. 2. Press the “ ” button repeatedly until Radio is selected. 3. Follow the steps as described in the Receiver Locating section 3.1. The Left/Right arrows are not active during passive location, such as in Power or Radio modes. 3.4 Induction Mode –... -
Page 16: Direct Test Leads Connection Mode - Tracing An Individual Pipe Or Cable
3. Press the “ ” buttons to set the output to level one. Increase the level if the resulting signal strength is poor. Increasing the signal unnecessarily may result in the signal being induced into unwanted lines. Induction Mode – Locating with the Receiver 1. - Page 17 IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ BEFORE TRACING � Avoiding signal cancellation problems with a separate ground connection The signal generated by the Transmitter creates an electromagnetic field around the wire. This field is what is detectable by the Receiver. The clearer this signal, the easier it is to trace the wire. If Transmitter is connected to two adjacent wires on the same circuit (for example, hot and neutral wires on a Romax cable), the signal travels in one direction through the first wire and then returns (in opposite direction) through the second.
- Page 18 Direct Test Leads Connection Mode – Setting Up the Transmitter 1. Turn the Transmitter on by pressing the power button for two seconds. 2. Connect the black and red test leads to the Transmitter inputs. The Transmitter will switch automatically to Direct Connection Mode and the display will show the direct connection icon 3.
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Page 19: Signal Clamp Accessory - Tracing An Individual Pipe Or Cable
3.6 Signal Clamp Accessory – Tracing an Individual Pipe or Cable In many situations, it is either not possible to gain access to a cable for making an electrical contact or it is not safe to do so. The Signal Clamp provides an efficient and safe method of applying a locate signal to a cable. When using the Signal Clamp, it is best if both ends of the target cable are grounded to enable the current to flow. -
Page 20: Special Applications
4. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 4.1. When to Use 8 kHz vs. 33 kHz Frequency As a general rule, 8 kHz will provide the best compromise between clarity of signal and effects of “bleed off” to other services. However, there are times when the higher 33 kHz frequency will be beneficial: 1. -
Page 21: Voltage, Resistance And Output Current Measurements Using The Transmitter
4.6. Locating Faults with the AF-600 A-Frame Accessory The AF-600 A-Frame cable ground fault finder is an optional accessory specifically designed for the Amprobe UAT-600 series. In combination with the Transmitter, it will pinpoint the place where a cable metal conductor (either a sheath or a metallic conductor of the wire) touches the ground. -
Page 22: Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. Battery Replacement Use a flat screw driver to open the battery door. 6 x AA Batteries 8 x D Cell batteries UAT-600-T UAT-600-R GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... -
Page 23: Fuse Replacement
6 x AA Batteries AF-600 5.2. Fuse Replacement Use a flat screw driver to open the fuse door. Fuse FF 500 mA, 1000 V, IR 30 kA, Φ6.3×32 mm � Use only exact fuse replacement. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com... -
Page 24: Specifications
6. SPECIFICATIONS UAT-600-T Transmitter Operating voltage 0 to 600 V Energized circuit Induction mode: 33 kHz (32,768 Hz) Direct connection modes: 8 kHz (8,192 Hz) and 33 kHz (32,768 Hz) Clamp mode: 8 kHz (8,192Hz) / 33 kHz (32,768Hz) Transmitting frequency De-Energized circuit Induction mode: 33 kHz (32,768 Hz) Direct connection modes: 8 kHz (8,192 Hz), 33 kHz (32,768 Hz), A-Lo/A-Hi... - Page 25 � Low battery indication Overvoltage category CAT IV 600 V 600 V rms Overload protection Fuse FF 500 mA, 1000 V, IR 30 kA, Φ6.3×32 mm Agency approval � IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-033 Safety compliance CSA/UL 61010-1, CSA/UL 61010-2-033 IEC 61010-031, CSA/UL 61010-031 (test leads) IEC 61326-1 Korea (KCC): Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting &...
- Page 26 Power supply Six (6) 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries Auto power off 15 minutes idle Battery life Approx. 35 hours at 70 °F (21 °C) (Typical) Low battery indication and/or at upper right corner of the screen Overvoltage category CAT IV 600 V Agency approval �...
- Page 27 IEC 61010-1 Safety compliance CSA/UL 61010-1 IEC 61326-1 Korea (KCC): Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment) This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic Electromagnetic Compatibility wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes.
- Page 28 TL-UAT-600 Test Lead Set Measurement Category CAT IV 600 V Test leads: 600 V, 10 A max. Operating Voltage and Current Clips : 600 V, 10 A max. Leads length 11.5 ft (3.5 m) Compatible transmitter UAT-600-T Transmitter Operating temperature and -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C), ≤90% RH humidity Storage temperature and...